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Venezuela: SENIAT ticket invoicing and transition
Publication of the rule must be distinguished from its effective date.
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Documents
Flights to the United States: new preboarding attestation from November
The requirement starts November 3 at 11:59 p.m. EST and includes connections in the United States. Check how your airline will collect it.
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Airlines
Avior announces Barcelona–Miami flights from November 20
The airline announces nonstop flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
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Airlines
Air Canada resumes flights from Lima to Toronto and Montréal
Lima’s airport reported the October 26 resumption, with two weekly frequencies per city.
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Airlines
American Airlines announces Miami–Barcelona, Venezuela, for January 2027
The airline plans to launch the route on January 15 with three weekly flights. Ticket sales are announced for October 19, 2026.
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Airlines
ITA Airways announces direct Rome–Caracas flights from March 2027
The Rome Fiumicino–Caracas connection is announced for March 30, 2027. Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry reports three weekly frequencies; confirm the schedule before planning your trip.
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Travel updates
Tocumen resumed operations after the October 9 earthquake
On October 14, Tocumen reported that habitual operations had recovered since Monday, October 12, averaging 450 daily operations. Confirm your flight and connections with your airline.
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Airlines
LATAM Brasil begins the delivery process for its first E195-E2
The October 8 announcement starts the delivery process: 12 aircraft are expected by year-end, with steps still required before entering service.
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Travel updates
Lima adds a second The Club lounge for international flights
Where to find it, opening hours and access conditions to plan your wait at Jorge Chávez.
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Airlines
Wingo arrives in Río Hato with an inaugural charter flight from Bogotá
Scarlett Martínez received the flight on October 5. Panama’s Tourism Authority identifies it as an On Vacation charter operation: what to check before planning a trip.
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Airlines
SATENA inaugurates nonstop Montería–Panama flights
Tocumen welcomed the inaugural flight on October 26. The route has three announced weekly frequencies; confirm schedules for your date.
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Travel updates
Tax-free shopping in Japan: prepare for the November 1 change
A reminder for your trip: purchases from November move to refunds after customs confirmation.
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Airlines
Caribbean Airlines confirms the return of Trinidad–Caracas service
On October 31, the airline confirmed the route’s start and reiterated that flights would operate every Saturday.
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Travel alerts
Maiquetía reopens on September 1: airlines and routes from alternate airports
Maiquetía resumes commercial flights in phases from September 1. Laser, Air Europa, Copa, and Avianca return first; American and LATAM follow, while several routes continue from Valencia, Barcelona, Barquisimeto, and Maracaibo.
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Authorities and immigration
Venezuelan TPS: what the new DHS warning means and who remains protected
DHS again warned that people whose TPS has ended may be subject to removal. However, the message is not a new termination issued on August 14 and does not affect every Venezuelan in the same way: the designation, document dates, and any other immigration proceedings are decisive.
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Travel alerts
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia: suspended airports and what to do if you have a flight
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered in Chocó left seven Colombian airports with suspended operations, including Pereira, Cali, and Armenia. Bogotá and Medellín are operating normally, and Avianca and Latam enabled free changes and refunds.
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Airlines
Copa Airlines to connect Panama City with Porlamar from November 2026
Copa Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Panama City and Porlamar on Margarita Island on November 26, 2026. The three-times-weekly route will connect Nueva Esparta with the Hub of the Americas.
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Travel alerts
Spain remains in Schengen: what Italy's controls mean after the Ceuta crisis
Spain remains in Schengen. Italy announced random checks for non-EU travelers arriving from Spain by air or sea; there is no general cancellation of flights or visas.
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Authorities and immigration
Chile announces partial consulate reopening in Venezuela from October 19
Caracas and Puerto Ordaz will resume services in stages: passport delivery to resident Chileans and appointment scheduling from October 19; further services from October 26. The announcement does not report a visa-service resumption.
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Airlines
Avianca to launch daily nonstop flights between Bogotá and Maracaibo in August
Avianca has scheduled a new daily nonstop service between Bogotá and Maracaibo from August 28, 2026. The Airbus A320 route will offer approximately 2,500 weekly seats between Colombia and Venezuela's Zulia state.
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Authorities and immigration
Peru’s consulate in Caracas: visa applications resume November 1
Peru’s Foreign Ministry announces the resumption of receiving and processing visa applications. Other consular services continued under Brazil’s protection.
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Airlines
Air France to launch nonstop Guadeloupe–Panama flights in December 2026
Air France will add a seasonal route between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Panama City for winter 2026/27. The twice-weekly Airbus A320 service will operate from December 11, 2026, through early March 2027.
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Travel alerts
LASER announces Caracas–Aruba return from December 3
LASER announces Caracas–Aruba flights on Thursdays and Sundays from December 3, 2026. Check the published timetable and confirm your date directly with the airline.
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News
Costa Verde road closures in Callao affect access to Jorge Chávez Airport
Starting Monday, July 20, 2026, the Callao section of Costa Verde begins temporary closures for the Great Civic, Military, and School Parade marking Peru's Independence Day. Jorge Chávez Airport recommends alternate routes such as Av. Faucett and Av. Venezuela to avoid delays.
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Airlines
LASER Airlines temporarily suspends its Curaçao flights until August 31
LASER Airlines announced the temporary suspension of its Curaçao flights until August 31, 2026. The airline is offering alternatives to passengers with flights scheduled between June 30 and that date.
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Travel alerts
Maiquetía prepares temporary terminals: a guide to the phased reopening
Maiquetía installed temporary domestic and international terminals ahead of its September 1, 2026 reopening. What each temporary area includes, how the passenger journey is expected to work, and what to confirm with your airline before changing a booking.
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Airlines
LASER Airlines adds Friday and now operates four weekly flights Caracas – Bogotá
LASER Airlines has updated its Caracas – Bogotá schedule: Friday is now added to the existing Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday flights, bringing weekly frequencies to four. The Venezuelan carrier is consolidating one of its most in-demand international corridors, as part of a year of strong expansion that already included the return to Miami.
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Airlines
EU bans hidden hand luggage fees: everything that changes for passengers
The European Parliament and the EU Council agreed on the biggest overhaul of air passenger rights in more than two decades. From 2027, airlines must include a standard cabin bag in the price shown from the very first step, and a personal item will be guaranteed at no cost. We explain what changes, when it takes effect, and what it means if you travel to Europe.
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Airlines
Wingo launches direct Barranquilla – Aruba flight from July 9
Starting July 9, 2026, Wingo will connect Barranquilla directly to Aruba twice a week — Thursdays and Sundays — on the only non-stop route currently available between both cities. Here are the schedule, reference fares, and why Aruba is becoming one of Colombian travelers' favorite Caribbean destinations.
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Airlines
Venezuela grants Turkish Airlines Fifth Freedom rights to operate the Caracas – Lima leg
Venezuela's INAC has granted Fifth Freedom of the Air rights to Turkish Airlines to operate and sell the Caracas–Lima leg as part of its route from Istanbul. Transport Minister Jacqueline Faría delivered the authorization to the Turkish ambassador in Caracas on June 24, 2026. We explain what this means, what it means for travelers, and the context of Turkish Airlines' presence in Venezuela.
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Travel alerts
Colombia temporarily closes its land and river borders for the presidential runoff
Migración Colombia has decreed a temporary closure of land and river border crossings between 6:00 p.m. Saturday June 20 and 6:00 a.m. Monday June 22, 2026, for the second round of the presidential election. We explain who's affected, what it means for flights, and the force-majeure exceptions.
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Airlines
IATA boosts turbulence monitoring in Latin America: Aeroméxico joins Turbulence Aware
With Aeroméxico on board —the first major regional carrier to join—, coverage of IATA's Turbulence Aware program in Latin America now exceeds 3,200 flights a day, 25% more than in 2024. We explain what the system is, how 30+ airlines share data in near real time, and what it means for your next flight.
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Airlines
Rutaca suspends the Barquisimeto – Panama route from June 30
Rutaca Airlines announced that, for operational reasons, it will suspend flights on the Barquisimeto – Panama – Barquisimeto route starting June 30, 2026. Here's what it means for your booking and how to handle rescheduling or refunds directly with the airline.
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Airlines
LEVEL launches the only direct Lima – Barcelona flight: everything you need to know
From June 3, 2026, LEVEL — IAG's low-cost airline — operates the only non-stop flight between Lima and Barcelona: three weekly frequencies (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) on an Airbus A330-200 with capacity for 80,000 seats through March 2027. Here are the schedules, connections, and why this route changes access between Peru and Europe.
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Documentation
Electronic Safe-Conduct: Venezuela's new travel document for citizens without a valid passport
Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated the web portal to apply for the Electronic Travel Document (salvoconducto) for Venezuelan citizens without a valid passport. We explain what it is, what it allows, how it's verified via QR code, and why its validity is strictly limited to the flight date. Update (July 20): approvals in about a week are being reported, amid consular delays following June's earthquakes.
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Airlines
Air Europa launches Air Europa ON — a comprehensive plan to enhance the customer experience
Coinciding with its 40th anniversary, Air Europa is introducing Air Europa ON: an improvement program structured around three pillars — On-Board, On-Ground, and On-Airplane — covering everything from satellite wifi and the in-flight menu to the experience at Madrid-Barajas and fleet maintenance. Here are the official details.
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Airlines
Qatar Airways: earlier Doha–Bogotá–Caracas announcement and pending verification
The schedule recorded on July 9 is historical. Before booking, confirm operation, date and direction of each flight with the airline.
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Airlines
Avianca activates a protection plan for stranded Spirit Airlines passengers
If you got stranded with your Spirit return ticket, Avianca is offering free air-fare relocation for trips between May 2 and May 16, 2026. We explain how to claim it, what you need, and what costs are still on you.
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Airlines
Copa Airlines updates baggage allowance for flights to Venezuela
Copa Airlines will apply new checked-baggage fees on its Venezuela routes. The rules depend on when your ticket is issued and when you fly. We break down the three scenarios and what to do if you have an upcoming trip.
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Destinations
Top 5 destinations for Panamanians in 2026 — visa-free
Holding a Panamanian passport gives you a superpower: visa-free access to 140+ countries. These are the five destinations we recommend most for 2026 — Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, and Japan — with stay limits, key warnings (yes, ETIAS), and a practical CAMF tip for each.
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